Sabella J. Kiprono
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View article: Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial properties of stingless bee products from the East African Region
Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial properties of stingless bee products from the East African Region Open
Stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) are widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, including East Africa, where they produce honey, propolis, and pollen that have long been valued for their medicinal and nutritional proper…
View article: Biochemical Analytes Stability in Refrigerated (2 - 8oc) and Frozen (-20oc) Serum Samples at Kericho County Hospital Laboratory, Kenya
Biochemical Analytes Stability in Refrigerated (2 - 8oc) and Frozen (-20oc) Serum Samples at Kericho County Hospital Laboratory, Kenya Open
Pre-analytical variables, including samples storage, can adversely affect the reliability of medical laboratory results. Add-on tests, alongside unprecedented delays in testing, require that samples are stored in a manner that maintain the…
View article: The Role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Surgical Site Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Role of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Surgical Site Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Surgical Site Infections remain a significant burden in healthcare settings, contributing to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and increased morbidity and mortality rates. Among the various pathogens implicated in these…
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections: Insights from Kakamega County General Hospital in Kenya
Incidence and Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections: Insights from Kakamega County General Hospital in Kenya Open
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common complications associated with increased morbidity, hospital stay and mortality amongst patients’ post-surgery. This poses a huge economic burden and reduced quality of life in low and middle-incom…
View article: Ethnomedicinal uses of stingless bee honey among native communities of Baringo County, Kenya
Ethnomedicinal uses of stingless bee honey among native communities of Baringo County, Kenya Open
View article: Risk factors of visceral leishmaniasis among residents of Baringo County, Kenya
Risk factors of visceral leishmaniasis among residents of Baringo County, Kenya Open
Background: Leishmaniasis is protozoan disease, transmitted by Sandflies. The annual incidence of visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa is between 29,400 and 56,700 cases, accounting for approximately 15% of the global cases. Visceral leis…